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    Posted: 25 Jan 2010 at 3:05pm
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I tried on an Aqualung Falco mask in OH the other day and was quite impressed. I've been using a fairly standard WB mask for a couple years but I've been annoyed recently by the lack of peripheral vision. The Falco has plenty and is comfy but it does this by having bent lenses at the corners, wrap-around sort of, which presumably causes distortion in that part of the lens... problem or no?

Anyone have recommendations regarding masks with huge vision?
 
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Personally , I like my mask as is has a wide profile so its good for veiwing range . + Its its comfy

 
Its the ocean hunter snooper elite Only $89 to.
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Sorry about the thread jack, but I've got a wildblue that's too big for me and will swap for a dozen beers. PM me if keen
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I was looking at the cressi range recently. I have wb mask that cost $70 and has done me for 4 years plus. Great value then but now its time to upgrade . I found the cressi range had far superior vision too. One of them was called the big eye that i liked but wondered about mask squeeze etc. It says internal volume is comparible to that of a traditional mask.  Any ideas?  

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I like the Lince - the worst thing in a mask is it leaking, and the Lince seems to have a good seal, as well as good vision
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I love my Alien Omer Mask. Almost as much as dolphins.
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cressi matrix is the only way to go. even ask ppl with weird shaped heads cough bigjimstyTongue
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The Matrix is a bigger version of the Lince and has a better field of vision.
 
I have a Lince but when it is stuffed I will be buying a Matrix and putting up with a bit more nasal exhalation
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Originally posted by Unclejake Unclejake wrote:

I will be buying a Matrix and putting up with a bit more nasal exhalation


I"ve got a matrix, and noticed that too - whats the deal?
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The big eye was cool how vision was huge but it didnt fit well. The lince was to much like what i have got though i wanted to upgade and try something different. Well i brought the matrix today. I rekon midway between the two others in vision and fits great. Well we will see this weekend all changes when you add a snorkal to the equation.
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Just read something interesting in a old Dive magazine there is a tribe(the Moken tribe) that were found to have twice the underwater resolving power when compared to europeans  and apparently it is learned not inherited so start ya kids young and they'll never have to worry about buying a mask.
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Originally posted by -Luke- -Luke- wrote:




Oldschool!
Funny seeing the single lens mask. Some of the Western Australian divers still use them. Not to mention the rubber gloves they wear.


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Originally posted by Andr'e Andr'e wrote:

The big eye was cool how vision was huge but it didnt fit well. The lince was to much like what i have got though i wanted to upgade and try something different. Well i brought the matrix today. I rekon midway between the two others in vision and fits great. Well we will see this weekend all changes when you add a snorkal to the equation.


sorry to hijackEmbarrassed, do you use the little clip, or under the strap?
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It's what fits the best..... Don't let price or brand cloud your decision. One thing often not looked at is the strap clips. Get a mask with sturdy clips.
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note for straps, IMHO get a mask that has straps connects to the rubber not the frame, you can then tighten as required without cutting off sinuses etc.
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wrt high volume masks - I don't think it's something you need to worry about unless you're going very deep. Just need to remember to suck the air back out again on the ascent!
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The Lince and Matrix are the same mask on different scales, it's unlikely that they'll both fit which is of course everything.  Forget the clip just tuck the snorkel under the mask strap.  It stops it from spinning around when you spit it out.
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